gelato
noun
ge·la·to
jə-ˈlä-(ˌ)tō 
je-
plural gelati
jə-ˈlä-tē
je-
also gelatos
: a soft rich ice cream containing little or no air
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The resort’s 343 suites and 15 villas are scattered across uber-chic grounds—as bougainvillea climbs stone walls and charming boulevards wind past mini snack cafés, flamingo-pink vintage telephone boxes, and gourmet gelato huts.
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The Creperie: For those with a sweet tooth, the cruise line launched a new culinary concept that served up dessert-style French crepes with toppings like Nutella, plus Belgian and bubble waffles filled with gelato and fruit.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2025
In the afternoon, cool off with gelato from Giolitti, then visit the Capitoline Museums to learn about ancient Roman art and architecture.
—Joyce Falcone, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2025
There’s also a basic gelato recipe using egg yolks and little cooking of the base beforehand, which results in a denser, creamier finish.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2025
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The Creperie: For those with a sweet tooth, the cruise line launched a new culinary concept that served up dessert-style French crepes with toppings like Nutella, plus Belgian and bubble waffles filled with gelato and fruit.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2025
In the afternoon, cool off with gelato from Giolitti, then visit the Capitoline Museums to learn about ancient Roman art and architecture.
—Joyce Falcone, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2025
There’s also a basic gelato recipe using egg yolks and little cooking of the base beforehand, which results in a denser, creamier finish.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for gelato
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“Gelato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gelato. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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